Emigrated with family to Fairmont, Nebraska. After father died stayed in Nebraska to manage the farm. Came to Portland, Oregon in 1886 following brothers and sisters until 1891. Moved to Vancouver, BC, Canada where he became a prominent businessman. Canadian reg. #1929-09-417525
From the book British Columbia, from the earliest time to the present, Biographical, Vol. 3, published 1914
Edwin Blagdon Morgan
Prominent among the business men of Vancouver is Edwin Blagdon Morgan, who since 1891 or for a period of 22 years, has been closely identified with the history of the city as a rep. of its business ineterest and as a factor in those circles looking to its political, social and moral advancement. In him are embraced the characteristics of an undaunted integrity, unabating energy and industry that never flags, and moreover he is public-spirited in an eminent degree.
Mr. Morgan was born in Gloucestershire, England April 5, 1860, a son of Thomas and Jane E. Blagdon Morgan. The father was extensively enegaged in farming in Gloucestershire and in 1872 came to the new world, first establishing his home near Lincoln, Nebraska, where he engaged in ranching until his death. He married Jane E. Blagdon, a member of one of the old county families in England.
Their son, Edwin Blagdon Morgan, was a pupil in the grammar schools of Monmouth, England until at the age of 12 he came with his parents across the Atlantic. He was thereafter a resident of the United States for a number of years. He continued his education in the schools of Nebraska, where he continued to reside and manage the home ranch after the death of his father until 1886. In that year he removed westward to Portland, Oregon, where he became chief acct. for the Dunway Lumber Co. and eventually purchased an interest in the business, becoming one of the stockholders and directors. He continued to make his home in Portland until 1891, which year witnessed his arrival in Vancouver. At that time he became manager of the Vancouver branch of the British Columbia Land and Investment Agency, Ltd. of London, England. This company conducted a very extensive mortgage business and mr. Morgan continued as manager until 1908 when he entered upon business on his own account, organizing the firm of E.B. Morgan and Company, general estate and investment agents, real estate, loans, fire insurance, etc.
On the 14th of February 1893, Mr. Morgan was united in marriage to Miss Fannie E. Tite, of Vancouver, a native of Towster, Northamptonshire, England. Their children are Elsie R., Doris G. and Elizabeth B.
British Columbia, Canada, Death Index, 1872-1990 about Edwin Blagdon Morgan
Name:Edwin Blagdon Morgan
Gender:Male
Birth Year:abt 1854
Death Age:75
Death Date:15 Sep 1929
Death Location:Vancouver
Registration Number:1929-09-417525
BCA Number:B13136
GSU Number:1952636
Groom Name: MORGAN, EDWIN BLAGDEN Bride Name: TITE, FANNIE ELIZA Date: 1893/02/14 Event Place: VANCOUVER Registration Number: 1893-09-044134 B.C. Archives Mfilm Number: B11372 GSU Mfilm Number: 1983529 Event Type: Marriage Vital Stat Images(s): 004400856_01127.jpg http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Genealogy/BasicSearchResult
1911 Census of Canada about Fannie Blagdon
Name: Fannie Blagdon [Fannie Tite]
Gender: Female, Marital Status: Married, Age: 43
Birth Date: Dec 1867; Birthplace: England
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Elvin Blagdon (Edwin)
Mother's name: Eliza Tite
Immigration Year: 1888
Tribal: English
Province:British Columbia, District: Vancouver
District Number: 12; Sub-District Number: 45
Place of Habitation: 2449 3rd Ave
Elvin Blagdon 53
Fannie Blagdon 43
Elsie Blagdon 16
Dovie (Doris) Blagdon 9
Elizabeth Blagdon 9/12
Eliza Tate (Tite) 75
John R Tate 46
Annie Stevenson 25
From the book British Columbia, from the earliest time to the present, Biographical, Vol. 3, published 1914
Edwin Blagdon Morgan
Prominent among the business men of Vancouver is Edwin Blagdon Morgan, who since 1891 or for a period of 22 years, has been closely identified with the history of the city as a rep. of its business ineterest and as a factor in those circles looking to its political, social and moral advancement. In him are embraced the characteristics of an undaunted integrity, unabating energy and industry that never flags, and moreover he is public-spirited in an eminent degree.
Mr. Morgan was born in Gloucestershire, England April 5, 1860, a son of Thomas and Jane E. Blagdon Morgan. The father was extensively enegaged in farming in Gloucestershire and in 1872 came to the new world, first establishing his home near Lincoln, Nebraska, where he engaged in ranching until his death. He married Jane E. Blagdon, a member of one of the old county families in England.
Their son, Edwin Blagdon Morgan, was a pupil in the grammar schools of Monmouth, England until at the age of 12 he came with his parents across the Atlantic. He was thereafter a resident of the United States for a number of years. He continued his education in the schools of Nebraska, where he continued to reside and manage the home ranch after the death of his father until 1886. In that year he removed westward to Portland, Oregon, where he became chief acct. for the Dunway Lumber Co. and eventually purchased an interest in the business, becoming one of the stockholders and directors. He continued to make his home in Portland until 1891, which year witnessed his arrival in Vancouver. At that time he became manager of the Vancouver branch of the British Columbia Land and Investment Agency, Ltd. of London, England. This company conducted a very extensive mortgage business and mr. Morgan continued as manager until 1908 when he entered upon business on his own account, organizing the firm of E.B. Morgan and Company, general estate and investment agents, real estate, loans, fire insurance, etc.
On the 14th of February 1893, Mr. Morgan was united in marriage to Miss Fannie E. Tite, of Vancouver, a native of Towster, Northamptonshire, England. Their children are Elsie R., Doris G. and Elizabeth B.
British Columbia, Canada, Death Index, 1872-1990 about Edwin Blagdon Morgan
Name:Edwin Blagdon Morgan
Gender:Male
Birth Year:abt 1854
Death Age:75
Death Date:15 Sep 1929
Death Location:Vancouver
Registration Number:1929-09-417525
BCA Number:B13136
GSU Number:1952636
Groom Name: MORGAN, EDWIN BLAGDEN Bride Name: TITE, FANNIE ELIZA Date: 1893/02/14 Event Place: VANCOUVER Registration Number: 1893-09-044134 B.C. Archives Mfilm Number: B11372 GSU Mfilm Number: 1983529 Event Type: Marriage Vital Stat Images(s): 004400856_01127.jpg http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Genealogy/BasicSearchResult
1911 Census of Canada about Fannie Blagdon
Name: Fannie Blagdon [Fannie Tite]
Gender: Female, Marital Status: Married, Age: 43
Birth Date: Dec 1867; Birthplace: England
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Elvin Blagdon (Edwin)
Mother's name: Eliza Tite
Immigration Year: 1888
Tribal: English
Province:British Columbia, District: Vancouver
District Number: 12; Sub-District Number: 45
Place of Habitation: 2449 3rd Ave
Elvin Blagdon 53
Fannie Blagdon 43
Elsie Blagdon 16
Dovie (Doris) Blagdon 9
Elizabeth Blagdon 9/12
Eliza Tate (Tite) 75
John R Tate 46
Annie Stevenson 25
Emigrated with family to Fairmont, Nebraska. After father died stayed in Nebraska to manage the farm. Came to Portland, Oregon in 1886 following brothers and sisters until 1891. Moved to Vancouver, BC, Canada where he became a prominent businessman. Canadian reg. #1929-09-417525
From the book British Columbia, from the earliest time to the present, Biographical, Vol. 3, published 1914
Edwin Blagdon Morgan
Prominent among the business men of Vancouver is Edwin Blagdon Morgan, who since 1891 or for a period of 22 years, has been closely identified with the history of the city as a rep. of its business ineterest and as a factor in those circles looking to its political, social and moral advancement. In him are embraced the characteristics of an undaunted integrity, unabating energy and industry that never flags, and moreover he is public-spirited in an eminent degree.
Mr. Morgan was born in Gloucestershire, England April 5, 1860, a son of Thomas and Jane E. Blagdon Morgan. The father was extensively enegaged in farming in Gloucestershire and in 1872 came to the new world, first establishing his home near Lincoln, Nebraska, where he engaged in ranching until his death. He married Jane E. Blagdon, a member of one of the old county families in England.
Their son, Edwin Blagdon Morgan, was a pupil in the grammar schools of Monmouth, England until at the age of 12 he came with his parents across the Atlantic. He was thereafter a resident of the United States for a number of years. He continued his education in the schools of Nebraska, where he continued to reside and manage the home ranch after the death of his father until 1886. In that year he removed westward to Portland, Oregon, where he became chief acct. for the Dunway Lumber Co. and eventually purchased an interest in the business, becoming one of the stockholders and directors. He continued to make his home in Portland until 1891, which year witnessed his arrival in Vancouver. At that time he became manager of the Vancouver branch of the British Columbia Land and Investment Agency, Ltd. of London, England. This company conducted a very extensive mortgage business and mr. Morgan continued as manager until 1908 when he entered upon business on his own account, organizing the firm of E.B. Morgan and Company, general estate and investment agents, real estate, loans, fire insurance, etc.
On the 14th of February 1893, Mr. Morgan was united in marriage to Miss Fannie E. Tite, of Vancouver, a native of Towster, Northamptonshire, England. Their children are Elsie R., Doris G. and Elizabeth B.
British Columbia, Canada, Death Index, 1872-1990 about Edwin Blagdon Morgan
Name:Edwin Blagdon Morgan
Gender:Male
Birth Year:abt 1854
Death Age:75
Death Date:15 Sep 1929
Death Location:Vancouver
Registration Number:1929-09-417525
BCA Number:B13136
GSU Number:1952636
Groom Name: MORGAN, EDWIN BLAGDEN Bride Name: TITE, FANNIE ELIZA Date: 1893/02/14 Event Place: VANCOUVER Registration Number: 1893-09-044134 B.C. Archives Mfilm Number: B11372 GSU Mfilm Number: 1983529 Event Type: Marriage Vital Stat Images(s): 004400856_01127.jpg http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Genealogy/BasicSearchResult
1911 Census of Canada about Fannie Blagdon
Name: Fannie Blagdon [Fannie Tite]
Gender: Female, Marital Status: Married, Age: 43
Birth Date: Dec 1867; Birthplace: England
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Elvin Blagdon (Edwin)
Mother's name: Eliza Tite
Immigration Year: 1888
Tribal: English
Province:British Columbia, District: Vancouver
District Number: 12; Sub-District Number: 45
Place of Habitation: 2449 3rd Ave
Elvin Blagdon 53
Fannie Blagdon 43
Elsie Blagdon 16
Dovie (Doris) Blagdon 9
Elizabeth Blagdon 9/12
Eliza Tate (Tite) 75
John R Tate 46
Annie Stevenson 25
From the book British Columbia, from the earliest time to the present, Biographical, Vol. 3, published 1914
Edwin Blagdon Morgan
Prominent among the business men of Vancouver is Edwin Blagdon Morgan, who since 1891 or for a period of 22 years, has been closely identified with the history of the city as a rep. of its business ineterest and as a factor in those circles looking to its political, social and moral advancement. In him are embraced the characteristics of an undaunted integrity, unabating energy and industry that never flags, and moreover he is public-spirited in an eminent degree.
Mr. Morgan was born in Gloucestershire, England April 5, 1860, a son of Thomas and Jane E. Blagdon Morgan. The father was extensively enegaged in farming in Gloucestershire and in 1872 came to the new world, first establishing his home near Lincoln, Nebraska, where he engaged in ranching until his death. He married Jane E. Blagdon, a member of one of the old county families in England.
Their son, Edwin Blagdon Morgan, was a pupil in the grammar schools of Monmouth, England until at the age of 12 he came with his parents across the Atlantic. He was thereafter a resident of the United States for a number of years. He continued his education in the schools of Nebraska, where he continued to reside and manage the home ranch after the death of his father until 1886. In that year he removed westward to Portland, Oregon, where he became chief acct. for the Dunway Lumber Co. and eventually purchased an interest in the business, becoming one of the stockholders and directors. He continued to make his home in Portland until 1891, which year witnessed his arrival in Vancouver. At that time he became manager of the Vancouver branch of the British Columbia Land and Investment Agency, Ltd. of London, England. This company conducted a very extensive mortgage business and mr. Morgan continued as manager until 1908 when he entered upon business on his own account, organizing the firm of E.B. Morgan and Company, general estate and investment agents, real estate, loans, fire insurance, etc.
On the 14th of February 1893, Mr. Morgan was united in marriage to Miss Fannie E. Tite, of Vancouver, a native of Towster, Northamptonshire, England. Their children are Elsie R., Doris G. and Elizabeth B.
British Columbia, Canada, Death Index, 1872-1990 about Edwin Blagdon Morgan
Name:Edwin Blagdon Morgan
Gender:Male
Birth Year:abt 1854
Death Age:75
Death Date:15 Sep 1929
Death Location:Vancouver
Registration Number:1929-09-417525
BCA Number:B13136
GSU Number:1952636
Groom Name: MORGAN, EDWIN BLAGDEN Bride Name: TITE, FANNIE ELIZA Date: 1893/02/14 Event Place: VANCOUVER Registration Number: 1893-09-044134 B.C. Archives Mfilm Number: B11372 GSU Mfilm Number: 1983529 Event Type: Marriage Vital Stat Images(s): 004400856_01127.jpg http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Genealogy/BasicSearchResult
1911 Census of Canada about Fannie Blagdon
Name: Fannie Blagdon [Fannie Tite]
Gender: Female, Marital Status: Married, Age: 43
Birth Date: Dec 1867; Birthplace: England
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Elvin Blagdon (Edwin)
Mother's name: Eliza Tite
Immigration Year: 1888
Tribal: English
Province:British Columbia, District: Vancouver
District Number: 12; Sub-District Number: 45
Place of Habitation: 2449 3rd Ave
Elvin Blagdon 53
Fannie Blagdon 43
Elsie Blagdon 16
Dovie (Doris) Blagdon 9
Elizabeth Blagdon 9/12
Eliza Tate (Tite) 75
John R Tate 46
Annie Stevenson 25
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